Jim Paton

As SVP in the Southwest, Jim Paton is responsible for multifamily acquisitions and development activities with a focus on the Denver and Phoenix markets. His responsibilities include the acquisition of existing apartment communities, the identification of development opportunities, and the management and oversight of multifamily developments. He is directly involved in the complete life cycle of projects from inception through acquisition, financing, design, construction, lease-up, and disposition.

Jim joined Lincoln Property Company in 2006 and worked for the property management group as a Regional Property Manager prior to joining the development and acquisitions team in 2011. In January 2015 he was promoted to Vice President of Acquisitions and Development for the Southwest Region. He has played an instrumental role in the development of 1,200 units at a value of $210 million and the acquisition and rehabilitation of 286 units worth $59 million.